Burnt Burgers

Remember when I said I would be a horrible chef? Well, I was right. The bar's cook called in sick at the last minute and they asked me to help in the kitchen. Ah... what do they not get about me hating to cook?

I would of have been happier at the bar waiting for Bill Gates wanna-bes to tip me $2 on their $4 beers, but no. (Maybe even the occasion $5 tip out of pity.) I was stuck in the kitchen flipping burgers, burning bacon, and turning rolls back and chard. I would send burgers out and within one minute they were sent right back. Half way through my shift I actually started to get the hang of all the cooking. It might not have been perfect, but it was much better than when I started.

It's 7pm and I as so happy to be home and honestly, I could go to bed right this minute. I am exhausted. Well, I might have to have a beer (or two) before I call it a night. I mean, I am not really that tired. The cooking thing should never happen again. It must never happen again.

Time for the Office

Well, I am about to go into the office (I mean the bar!) in a few hours. It is so cold outside it looks like I might freeze the minute I open the door. You know what I want... one of those cars that you can turn on from your house with the remote control. Then I could start the car, let it heat up, and just run really fast to the warmth. Sounds good to me.

I wonder what winter is like for those people (including Gates) up in the Northwest? Snow, icicles, brrrr. I guess that would be one season I would hate to live up there. I think 50 is freezing. Maybe that will be the new drink I make at the bar... BELOW 50.

On to the serious. Have you guys heard of Astrobiology? (No, it is not a word that I just made up.) Supposedly, NASA is suppose to reveal some kind of findings on life in outerspace. That is freaking amazing! I can't wait to hear about this! Can you imagine if there is really life out there. It is so exciting yet so scary at the same time.

A Shocking Burrito

I just grabbed a chicken burrito from my favorite local Mexican diner and ran into one of my buddies I haven't see in a while. The guy was married with a 4 month old daughter! Man, that was a shocker. I mean, this guy did not seem like the marrying type, but there he was ordering a bunch of greasy absolutely delicious food for himself and his family. Oh, I guess maybe just his wife. Four months olds still just do the bottle, right?

Anyways, I was really surprised. It made me feel old and well extremely unproductive. I am thankful I have a job, but I can't stay at this bar forever. I think I need to get things moving and keep searching for something more "office" than "bar." Then again, maybe I am just going to take a non-traditional life path. Is there really even a normal life path anymore? I mean we can't all be multi-billionaires with a beautiful wife and happy kids. Can we? I don't even know what it is I want anymore. I guess it's time to go back to the drawing board and start to really figure this whole thing out. Maybe I don't need to change my job I just need to change my perspective.

Not As Planned

Remember how I said I was going to be cheery and optimistic for the next couple of days? Well, that didn't happen. I got the flu, had a 103 temp and got stuck in the urgent care Thanksgiving night with all the other individuals that currently pay a high monthly premium for horrible insurance coverage.

I mean really, why am I paying almost $150 a month to get this type of coverage? It's all about how much money you make. I bet you Bill Gates has a doctor on call and never would even think of stepping foot in some low-grade urgent care.

My frustration levels had doubled. In addition to the "poor man's" treatment, I ended up taking a cab back home because I was too feverish to drive. I ended up back at home with no one there to take care of me. No wife or girlfriend, no friend, and absolutely no maids or butlers to cater to my every need. If I ever make even a fraction of the amount of money Gates does the first thing I will do is hire a butler. If I don't find a wife I am going to need the support of another human being. Ugh.

Ohm

Just kidding! I told you no meditating. ;) So, ugh... things have kinda been lack luster lately. For the last several years, holidays tend to get me down for one reason and one reason only. Money. Look, don't get me wrong, I try my best to be thankful and give as much as possible. I just hate that I never seem to have enough money to do what I truly want to.

Get it, not Bill Gates. Yet, would it kill one of my employers to give me a holiday bonus? I mean I can barely afford to make ends meet and now I am suppose to come up with money for gifts for my friends and family. Do you know how depressing it is to buy your friend a beer when you really wanted to get them tickets to a home game divisional championship? Or better yet, maybe even just a jersey from their favorite team. The ability not to be able to give makes me depressed and therefore the holidays tend to drive me nuts.

Alright, I have heard that my posts can get a bit dreary so I will try and pick it up a bit. I will make a positive post everyday from now until Thanksgiving just to prove my point. Be prepared for me. Me, thankful.

Anxious for More?

Alright, can you honestly believe that my friend rented a limo for Halloween. It took me this long to be able to even try to tell you about that night. It was amazing! I felt like a millionaire or actually more like a more wealthy than Bill Gates quad-zillionare.

We went everywhere and saw just about everyone we knew. (And, looked really good doing it.) The party was indescribable, the costumes were unforgettable, and I am ready to burn these memories in my brain as one of the best nights of my life. BURNT!

Needless to say, the next day (after the hangover vanished) I was trying to focus and get back into the swing of normal life. Afternoon shifts, saving money, and well... I guess waiting for the unexpected. So far, the unexpected has proven to be extremely amazing. Yes, I am ready for more.

I had to pause on the realizations to stop and spend time enjoying life. Do not hate me, just understand that sometimes life happens while you are waiting to understand why it is happening. Now, I am just getting too deep. ;) Let's not start meditating, but let's start enjoying every moment.